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University of Newcastle

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Diploma in Information Technology

  • Diploma

If you have an interest in developing technology, using critical thinking and redefining the way we work, learn, communicate, socialise and entertain ourselves, then the Diploma in Information Technology is for you.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
40321
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
ATAR
50

About this course

If you have an interest in developing technology, using critical thinking and redefining the way we work, learn, communicate, socialise and entertain ourselves, then the Diploma in Information Technology is for you.

Information technology (IT) is all about learning to develop, build and maintain software technology systems to meet the challenges faced by business and society. You can develop skills around data science to study collecting and analysing data for use connected devices, systems and networks to bring meaning to complex patterns. Or you could develop software for a variety of electronic devices.

Study locations

Newcastle - Callaghan

What you will learn

The Diploma in Information Technology has been designed to give you a core knowledge base where you'll learn academic literacy, research and discipline-specific skills needed for further study. The diploma also offers an opportunity to upskill and gain a qualification if you are interested in entering or remaining in the workplace. You will learn to think critically, solve emerging issues, innovate and expand your skills and knowledge across a range of areas.

You'll complete a short list of directed courses, providing you with a taste of discipline areas including programming, cybersecurity, data structures, business decision making and mathematics. The Diploma in Information Technology offers a guaranteed entry pathway into the Bachelor of Information Technology, the Bachelor of Data Science, or the Bachelor of Software Engineering. Upon completion, you can choose to continue your studies in one of our Undergraduate Degrees, or exit with a Diploma qualification.

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Career pathways

IT Professionals work in a large range of areas including:

  • Enterprise Architect
  • Systems Analyst
  • IT Project Manager
  • Applications Developer
  • Data Scientist
  • Mathematical modeller
  • Logistics Officer
  • Cryptographer
  • Software Development Manager
  • Mobile App Designer
  • Technical Software Consultant
  • E-Learning Developer

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at University of Newcastle.
70.3%
Overall satisfaction
78%
Skill scale
50.6%
Teaching scale
75.4%
Employed full-time
$59k
Average salary